Senior Data Services Specialist

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney
• Type: Permanent, full-time position
• Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Data Services Specialist to join our Data and Analytics division. In this role you Integrate, format and present relevant analyses and data visualisations to communicate results, findings and recommendations to various businesses users.

Your new role

In this role you will be a member of a chapter, building the data and analytics platform. The role works alongside different functions to develop the data platform by understanding the core system data structures, data processing architecture and designing data pipelines You will also be working closely with the data scientist team and technology function to engineer features required to support the development of machine learning models. As a Senior Data Specialist, you will be an expert in data engineering including new data engineering technologies, data pipeline development, design, data modelling and analysis.

Your other responsibilities include:

• Design and develop data engineering assets and scalable feature engineering frameworks to support various business units and internal data science activities.
• Expand data platform capabilities by identifying, sourcing, and integrating new data to resolve new data problems and challenges.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, such as automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
• Peer review code, promote DevOps culture within the data services team, and implement solutions adhering to architecture best practices.
• Develop ETL solutions using Python, Databricks, Spark, and Microsoft Azure Technology Stack to load data across multiple sources into the Data and Analytics platform, including building ADF framework for data migration to Azure Cloud technologies.

About you

You will have proven experience in data management, solution designs and delivery. Advanced communication skills, able to articulate, present, influence and negotiate with key stakeholders. Knowledge and understanding of end-to-end data management lifecycle and data quality management. A flair for learning new data tools and best practices.

You will have:

• Solid experience using: MS Stack: Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, Power BI and SQL.
• Experience working MongoDB, Graph databases, programming languages (R, Python, Spark ETL SQL VStudio), CI/tools (Bamboo, or similar), GitHub, Jira and Confluence.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a team/teams of data experts.
• Passionate in learning about new data tools and best practice
• Experience in working in Agile teams, able to lead a team and working independently
• Strong working knowledge of the end-to-end data management lifecycle and data quality management.

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our ‘Thriving at our Best’ wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Additional leave and support through QBE’s Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2023 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Apply now

APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen! 

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Strategy, Data Fusion, Intentional collaboration, Machine Learning, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scrum Methodology, Team Development, Team Management, Workload Management

Application Close Date: 09/06/2025 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.